Button Floozies

  I was going to make black organza flowers to use with my collection of beaded, sequined, and lace leaves on a suffrage crazy-quilt project.  After about the third organza rose  I was bored and found bits of trims to gather into a circle.  I used a vintage glass button for the center. How cool are these? Victorian black hats were my inspiration.     These are some of the trims! And these are the leaves to use with them.

I received permission from the Facebook administrator of the National Button Society's Facebook page to copy some of their photos for us to enjoy here on Button Floozies (thank you, Mary Anne!)  As you may know, the National Button Society holds a meeting annually, and it took place several weeks ago (August) in Wisconsin. A more seasoned member helps judge a Junior member's tray in the Junior Competition The show always begins with a competition, where members of the Society submit "trays" (buttons mounted on mat paper, sometimes framed) and a prize goes to the best for each category. Dedicated volunteers judging the button trays on opening day During the show, which runs about a week, they have classes for members to attend.  You can learn much, and some specialized and detailed button information; and, if you have more questions about anything button-related, just ask one of the other attendees.  So many are experts, and NBS members are very generous...

Just wanted to share a package of pretty vintage buttons I picked up from the Country Living Fair in Columbus this past weekend. I have a few plans for some projects. They looks so nice together, I haven't even opened the package yet to look at all of them ! You can read more about my day right here :)

Viola's blog has been a favorite of mine for years now.  Today she has the most wonderful free gift on her blog: this button card she designed -- and she gave me permission to share it with you! To download the file from her blog, click here .  Thank you Viola!

I bought some antique clothing at an auction the other day, and it came with some really cool buttons! Now that's what I call a bonus!  You can see all the clothes (and buttons) on my blog, here .

Dear Button Floozie Friends, I haven't been around much these days, but when a friend of mine posted about her button pendants, I wanted to make sure I shared them with my button buddies. by Melody Nunez Stop by her blog here and check out all the special pendants she has made. Also check out the non-button classes she holds for at-risk students in California.  There may be ways you can help in her mission....even though it's not quite button related. Thank you for stopping by. xo Bev

I was searching for information on obsidian (long story...) and came across this purse: It is made of snakeskin and has obsidian and horn buttons hand-sewn on it. The closure is ebony and it is lined in calf leather. Can you guess how much it costs?! Find the answer here: Luxist